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Final Thoughts: Sci-Fi or Near-Term Reality?
What once belonged firmly in the realm of science fiction is now looking increasingly plausible. Google's Project Suncatcher opens up transformative possibilities: oceans of solar energy, massive AI models running in orbit, and new architectures optimized for space. Although considerable engineering, environmental, and regulatory challenges remain, the road to orbital AI data centers is becoming clearer.
If successful, this breakthrough could dramatically reshape how AI computation scales—unlocking capabilities beyond current terrestrial limits. The coming years will determine whether space-based AI infrastructure transitions from bold vision to operational reality.